Although we are uncertain of when we can return to travel as it was before, dreaming up some destinations and trips cannot hurt! Plus, it will definitely be a good time to hit-up some less traveled to destinations to avoid massive and antsy crowds!
- Bugibba and Valletta, Malta, Europe
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Malta will easily become your new European beach destination of choice after just one visit.
Think: Beautiful Mediterranean Waters, Impressive Architecture, John the Baptist through World War II History, Amazing Gastronomy
- Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
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Lisbon is a good spot to find what will become your favorite city in all of Western Europe.
Think: Beautiful Architecture, Delicious Food, Inexpensive Drinks, Kind and Caring Locals, Inexpensive Museums
- Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa
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Marrakesh is sure to become a destination that you crave to return to and inspires you to explore the rest of Morocco and the Maghreb.
Think: Inexpensive and Delicious Food, Beautiful Architecture, Close to Nature (the Atlas Mountains), Warm Temperatures Year-Round, Amazing Local Artistry
- Sal and Praia, Cape Verde, Africa
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Cape Verde is a destination that is on the rise for its appealing and affordable options offering 5* resorts at a desirable price.
Think: Warm Temperatures, Pristine White Sand Beaches, Affordable Food and Untouched Nature
- Ajman and Ras-al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Asia
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi are impressive and worthwhile destinations, but the warm seaside resort areas of Ajman and Ras-al-Khaimah are worth the drive for some time off in some different Emirates.
Think: Over-the-Top Resorts, Delicious Cuisine, Warm Temperatures Year-Round, Warm Sea Temperatures, Hospitable People
- Ella, Sri Lanka, Asia
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Sri Lanka provides travelers with the opportunity to get off the grid and explore different aspects of the Earth; from stays in treehouses on Tea Plantations to hanging off the sides of trains, Sri Lanka has it all.
Think: Rugged, Subtropics, Beaches, Rainforests, Diversity
- Phú Quốc, Vietnam, Asia
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Vietnam is an incredibly engaging and diverse country, but Phú Quốc offers the intersect of Southeast Asian appeal that many travelers crave — from island living to delicious food and mesmerizing culture, Phú Quốc has it all.
Think: Pristine Beaches, Amazing and Affordable Food, Engaging Culture, Melting Pot, Warm Temperatures, Year-Round Appeal
- Whitsunday Islands, Australia, Oceania
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The Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia are a collection of islands located near the Great Barrier Reef that feature stunning blue waters and mesmerizing coastlines.
Think: Milky Waters, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Cruising the Ocean, Warm Temperatures, Pristine Beaches
- Santa Marta, Colombia, South America
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Forget everything you think you know about Colombia and picture a quiet beach town with well-kept beaches and beautiful architecture, that’s Santa Marta.
Think: Beaches, Caribbean, Islands, Warm Temperatures, Year-Round Attractiveness
- Fortaleza, Brazil, South America
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Fortaleza is Portuguese for Fortress and this is a beachside town, so if that isn’t enough to convince you to go, maybe the picture will do it.
Think: Architecture, Beaches, Equatorial, Historic City, Carnival
If you have any other less thought of travel destinations, feel free to let me know on Instagram (@wheres.mc) and you may just see yourself featured in part two closer to Summer!